Question 1

Studies have shown that about 35% of people will receive satisfactory pain relief from a placebo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What must occur before an over-the-counter (OTC) drug can be sold in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Before a prescription or an OTC drug can

Question 3

The generic ingredient in Tylenol is acetylsalicylic acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What does the word anaesthetics mean?

Accepted Answer

Anaestheti

Question 5

What does NSAID stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  National System for Accurate Information on Drugs 
B)  Novel serotonin antagonist drug 
C)  Next schedule analyzing incomplete data 
D)  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug 
A)  National System for Accurate Information on Drugs 
B)  Novel serotonin antagonist drug 
C)  Next schedule analyzing incomplete data 
D)  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 6

What fueled the growth in the public awareness of, and demand for NHPs?

Accepted Answer

Growth in the public awareness of and de

Question 7

OTC drugs are regulated by Health Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Your doctor informed you that antihistamines can induce drowsiness, thus what is the best time to take them before you retire?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 10 minutes before 
B)  At least 15 minutes before 
C)  At least 20 minutes before 
D)  The drowsiness position is overstated and no specific time range has been suggested 
A)  At least 10 minutes before 
B)  At least 15 minutes before 
C)  At least 20 minutes before 
D)  The drowsiness position is overstated and no specific time range has been suggested

Question 9

Which statement describes a Schedule 1 drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedule 1 drugs can be displayed in the pharmacy. 
B)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold without a prescription. 
C)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold only with a prescription. 
D)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold without a prescription but must be kept behind the counter. 
A)  Schedule 1 drugs can be displayed in the pharmacy. 
B)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold without a prescription. 
C)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold only with a prescription. 
D)  Schedule 1 drugs can be sold without a prescription but must be kept behind the counter.

Question 10

Schedule II drugs can be sold without a prescription but must be kept behind the counter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

With the creation of the Natural Health Products Directorate which stimulants moved from being classified as OTC drugs to NHPs?

Accepted Answer

A)  St. John's wort 
B)  Ginkgo biloba 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Caffeine 
A)  St. John's wort 
B)  Ginkgo biloba 
C)  Serotonin 
D)  Caffeine

Question 12

OTC drugs approved as sleep aids, like Nytol and Sominex contain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  PPA or dextromethorphan. 
B)  Bromide salts. 
C)  Antihistamine such as diphenhydramine. 
D)  A low dose of codeine. 
A)  PPA or dextromethorphan. 
B)  Bromide salts. 
C)  Antihistamine such as diphenhydramine. 
D)  A low dose of codeine.

Question 13

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin?

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic dose for Aspirin is gene

Question 14

The Government of Canada is working on an amendment to Canada's Food and Drug Regulations to require the identification of NMIs on the labels of OTC drugs for human use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pharmaceutical companies seeking to increase their sales have put pressure on Canada's National Drug Scheduling System to deregulate many prescription drugs to OTC status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following endogenous hormones is known to affect sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Serotinin 
D)  Melatonin 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  Serotinin 
D)  Melatonin

Question 17

How much money do Canadians spend a year on OTC and other medical nondurable products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 250 and 500 million dollars a year 
B)  Between 500 million and 1 billion dollars a year 
C)  Between 1 billion and 6 billion dollars a year 
D)  Approximately 6 billion dollars a year 
A)  Between 250 and 500 million dollars a year 
B)  Between 500 million and 1 billion dollars a year 
C)  Between 1 billion and 6 billion dollars a year 
D)  Approximately 6 billion dollars a year

Question 18

Identify and describe the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) schedules.

Accepted Answer

The NAPRA Schedules include the followin

Question 19

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin is generally considered to be? in the range of 600-1000 milligrams?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the range of 100-300 milligrams 
B)  In the range of 300-600 milligrams 
C)  In the range of 600-1000 milligrams 
D)  In the range of 1000-1500 milligrams 
A)  In the range of 100-300 milligrams 
B)  In the range of 300-600 milligrams 
C)  In the range of 600-1000 milligrams 
D)  In the range of 1000-1500 milligrams

Question 20

What are Canada's and the US position on the weight loss drug called Orlistat, and specifically how are they different?

Accepted Answer

In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administ

Studies have shown that about 35% of people will receive satisfactory pain relief from a placebo.

What must occur before an over-the-counter (OTC) drug can be sold in Canada?

The generic ingredient in Tylenol is acetylsalicylic acid.

What does the word anaesthetics mean?

What does NSAID stand for?

What fueled the growth in the public awareness of, and demand for NHPs?

OTC drugs are regulated by Health Canada.

Your doctor informed you that antihistamines can induce drowsiness, thus what is the best time to take them before you retire?

Which statement describes a Schedule 1 drug?

Schedule II drugs can be sold without a prescription but must be kept behind the counter.

With the creation of the Natural Health Products Directorate which stimulants moved from being classified as OTC drugs to NHPs?

OTC drugs approved as sleep aids, like Nytol and Sominex contain which of the following?

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin?

The Government of Canada is working on an amendment to Canada's Food and Drug Regulations to require the identification of NMIs on the labels of OTC drugs for human use.

Pharmaceutical companies seeking to increase their sales have put pressure on Canada's National Drug Scheduling System to deregulate many prescription drugs to OTC status.

Which of the following endogenous hormones is known to affect sleep?

How much money do Canadians spend a year on OTC and other medical nondurable products?

Identify and describe the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) schedules.

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin is generally considered to be? in the range of 600-1000 milligrams?

What are Canada's and the US position on the weight loss drug called Orlistat, and specifically how are they different?

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Exam 12: Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Studies have shown that about 35% of people will receive satisfactory pain relief from a placebo.

What must occur before an over-the-counter (OTC) drug can be sold in Canada?

The generic ingredient in Tylenol is acetylsalicylic acid.

What does the word anaesthetics mean?

What does NSAID stand for?

What fueled the growth in the public awareness of, and demand for NHPs?

OTC drugs are regulated by Health Canada.

Your doctor informed you that antihistamines can induce drowsiness, thus what is the best time to take them before you retire?

Which statement describes a Schedule 1 drug?

Schedule II drugs can be sold without a prescription but must be kept behind the counter.

With the creation of the Natural Health Products Directorate which stimulants moved from being classified as OTC drugs to NHPs?

OTC drugs approved as sleep aids, like Nytol and Sominex contain which of the following?

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin?

The Government of Canada is working on an amendment to Canada's Food and Drug Regulations to require the identification of NMIs on the labels of OTC drugs for human use.

Pharmaceutical companies seeking to increase their sales have put pressure on Canada's National Drug Scheduling System to deregulate many prescription drugs to OTC status.

Which of the following endogenous hormones is known to affect sleep?

How much money do Canadians spend a year on OTC and other medical nondurable products?

Identify and describe the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) schedules.

What is the therapeutic dose for Aspirin is generally considered to be? in the range of 600-1000 milligrams?

What are Canada's and the US position on the weight loss drug called Orlistat, and specifically how are they different?

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drug Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance-Related Disorders

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